used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
any person at all
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
CongratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
ConveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
couldn't
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From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
how
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From this reading He wondered just how urgent was the message to Wilson.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
and nothing more
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He wondered just how urgent was the message to Wilson.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
filled with bewilderment
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
not in physical motion
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
express in words
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
two times
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading He wondered just how urgent was the message to Wilson.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A few months later while the peace conference was still raging fiercely, Peter was puzzled by a cablegram which he received from America.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Peter couldn't remember anybody named Twice which made it still more difficult for him to understand why he was being congratulated.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Convey my respects to President Wilson and tell him I am solidly behind him,---- Twice."
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered just how urgent was the message to Wilson.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Congratulations on your story," it read, "we want more just like it.
